consideration /kənˌsɪd.ə'reɪ.ʃən/ noun CAREFUL THINKING 仔细考虑 I [U] * when you think about something carefully 考虑,斟酌
1. After some consideration, we've decided to sell the house. 一番斟酌之后,我们决定卖掉房子。
2. The whole matter needs (to be given) careful consideration. 整件事需要仔细考虑。
/kənˌsɪd.ə'reɪ.ʃən/ noun SUBJECT/FACT 事件/事情 I [C or U] * when you give attention to a particular subject or fact when judging something 考虑到;注意到
1. It may be fairly cheap to buy, but you've got to take into consideration the money you'll spend on repairs. 买它可能很便宜,但你得考虑你要花多少修理费。
2. Comfort/Safety is an important consideration. 舒适性/安全性是需考虑的重要因素。
Common mistake : take into consideration Remember: use the correct preposition. Don't say 'take in/under/to consideration', say take into consideration : Please take all my suggestions in consideration. Please take all my suggestions into consideration.
/kənˌsɪd.ə'reɪ.ʃən/ noun CARE 关心 [U] * when you are kind to people or think about their feelings 体贴,关心
1. You've got no consideration for others! 你毫不关心别人!
2. Could you turn your music down and show a little consideration for the neighbours! 你能把音乐声量调低、考虑一下邻居吗?
3. We didn't publish the details, out of consideration for the victim's family. 出于对受害者家属的考虑,我们没有公布细节。
/kənˌsɪd.ə'reɪ.ʃən/ noun MONEY 酬金 [C] old-fashioned or humorous * a payment for a service 报酬,酬金
1. For a small consideration, madam, I'll show you the way there myself. 夫人,如果给点报酬,我会亲自带您到那里。
柯林斯COBUILD高阶英汉双解学习词典 - consideration
consideration ★★★☆☆
1.N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词仔细考虑;斟酌Consideration is careful thought about something.
He said there should be careful consideration of the future role of the BBC.
他说应该认真思考英国广播公司将来要扮演的角色。
2.N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词讨论;考虑 If something is under consideration, it is being discussed.
【搭配模式】:under N
Several proposals are under consideration by the state assembly.
有几个提案州议会正在讨论中。
3.N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词体贴;体谅;为人着想 If you show consideration, you pay attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people.
【搭配模式】:oft N for n
Show consideration for other rail travellers...
体谅其他铁路乘客。
Really, her tone said, some people have absolutely no consideration.
她的语气的确是在说有些人从不替他人考虑。
4.N-COUNT 可数名词(尤指在计划或决定时)应考虑的因素 A consideration is something that should be thought about, especially when you are planning or deciding something.
【搭配模式】:usu supp N
They should not allow partisan political considerations or interests to cloud their judgment...
他们不应该让党派政治因素或者党派利益影响自己的判断。
A major consideration when choosing a dog is the size of your house and garden.
选择狗时,一个重要的考虑因素是房子和花园的大小。
5.PHRASE 短语考虑到;顾及 If you take something into consideration, you think about it because it is relevant to what you are doing.
【搭配模式】:V inflects
The whole affair is bound to be taken into consideration when the Indian side is picked...
如果选的是印度一方,整个事件必定会纳入考虑范围之中。
Safe driving is good driving because it takes into consideration the lives of other people.
安全驾驶是良好的驾驶习惯,因为它考虑到了他人的人身安全。
牛津高阶英汉双解 第7版 - consideration
☞ consideration con·sid·er·ation / kEn7sidE5reiFn / noun1.[U, C] (formal) the act of thinking carefully about sth  仔细考虑;深思;斟酌: Careful consideration should be given to issues of health and safety. 健康与安全的问题应该认真予以考虑。 The proposals are currently under consideration (= being discussed). 那些提案目前正在审议中。 After a few moments' consideration, he began to speak. 他想了片刻后开始讲话。 a consideration of the legal issues involved 对有关法律问题的考虑 2.[C] something that must be thought about when you are planning or deciding sth  (作计划或决定时)必须考虑的事(或因素、原因): economic / commercial / environmental / practical considerations 需要考虑的经济/商业/环境/实际因素 Time is another important consideration. 时间是另一个需要考虑的重要因素。 3.[U] ~ (for sb / sth) the quality of being sensitive towards others and thinking about their wishes and feelings  (对他人的)考虑周到,体谅,顾及: They showed no consideration whatsoever for my feelings. 他们根本不体谅我的感情。 Journalists stayed away from the funeral out of consideration for the bereaved family. 出于对丧失亲人家属的考虑,新闻记者没有到葬礼现场。 4.[C] (formal) a reward or payment for a service  报酬;酬金;支付款 IDIOMS ▪in consideration of sth (formal) as payment for sth  作为…的报酬(或酬劳): a small sum in consideration of your services 酬谢你服务的小费 ▪take sth into consideration to think about and include a particular thing or fact when you are forming an opinion or making a decision  考虑到;顾及: The candidates' experience and qualifications will be taken into consideration when the decision is made. 作决定时要考虑候选人的经历和资格。 Taking everything into consideration, the event was a great success. 总的说来,这项活动取得了极大的成功。 ⇨ more at mature adj.
牛津搭配语词典 第2版 - consideration
consideration noun
1. careful thought about sth
• ADJECTIVEcareful, detailed, full, seriousAfter careful ~, I have decided to resign. | What is needed is a full ~ of the dilemma. | adequate, due, proper, sufficient (esp. BrE) | furtherHis argument deserves further ~. | thoughtfulBoth options require thoughtful ~ of the costs. | criticalThe final issue was devoted to critical ~s of individual writers. | special, urgent (esp. BrE) | active
• VERB + CONSIDERATIONgive sth, take sth intoWe will give your proposals serious ~. | You must take the size of the room into ~. | deserve, merit, warrantSeveral limitations of this study merit ~. | need, require | receive
• PREPOSITIONafter~After due ~, it was decided not to offer her the job. | for sb's~I enclose the report for your ~. | in~of(= as payment for sth) (formal), on~On ~, we have decided not to come. | under~proposals under active ~
2. thinking about other people's wishes and feelings
• VERB + CONSIDERATIONhaveYou have no ~ for me, nor for anyone else. | show sb, treat sb withShe showed little ~ for the beginners.
• PREPOSITIONout of~He did it out of ~ for his daughter. | ~for
3. sth you think about when deciding sth
• ADJECTIVEimportant, key, main, majorPricing and product availability are key ~ to users. | overriding, paramount, primary, primeHawtrey had argued that there were two primary ~s for monetary policy. | minor, secondaryHealth concerns were a secondary ~ to the reformers. | additionalHere are a few additional ~s that may help in making the correct decision. | aesthetic, commercial, cost, economic, environmental, ethical, financial, health, legal, moral, personal, political, practical, pragmatic, safety, security, strategic, theoreticalCost ~s are normally secondary to such issues as how effective each method will be. | based on both theoretical ~s and experimental data | The project was driven by the most pragmatic ~s.
• VERB + CONSIDERATIONbeTaxes are a major ~ when thinking about selling or buying a house. | take account of (esp. BrE), take into accountThere are several important safety ~s that must be taken into account.
• PHRASESto be worth ~The new software offers some features worth ~.
The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms - consideration
consideration noun ⇨consideration (give the matter some consideration)⇨factor (Time is an important consideration.)consideration
noun
consideration ♦︎ thought ♦︎ look ♦︎ deliberation ♦︎ reflection ♦︎ meditation ♦︎ contemplationThese are all words for the act of thinking carefully about sth.这些词均表示仔细考虑、斟酌。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆after (some, etc.) consideration / thought / deliberation / reflection / contemplation◆on consideration / reflection◆to be for (sb's) consideration / deliberation / contemplation◆(a) serious consideration / thought / look / deliberation / reflection / contemplation◆(a) careful consideration / thought / look / deliberation / reflection◆quiet consideration / thought / deliberation / reflection / meditation / contemplation◆deep consideration / thought / reflection / meditation / contemplation◆to give sth some consideration / some thought / a look◆to be deep / lost in thought / meditation / contemplation◆a moment's consideration / thought / reflection■consideration kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn [uncountable, countable, usually singular] (ratherformal) an act of thinking carefully about sth, especially in order to make a decision about it(尤指作决定前的)仔细考虑,深思,斟酌◆Careful consideration should be given to matters of health and safety.应该认真考虑健康与安全问题。◆Don't forget to take the cost of insurance into consideration.别忘了要考虑保险成本。◆The plan is currently under consideration(= being considered).这个计划目前正在审议中。◆There needs to be a consideration of the legal issues involved.需要对有关法律问题加以考虑。■thought [uncountable] the power or process of thinking; the act of thinking seriously and carefully about sth思考能力;思维过程;思考;深思◆A good teacher always encourages independent thought.好的教师总是鼓励独立思考。◆She was lost in thought(=thinking very hard about sth and not paying attention to anything else).她陷入沉思。◆I've been giving the matter careful thought.我一直在认真考虑这个问题。◆Not enough thought has gone into this assignment.这份作业做得不够用心。■look [countable, usually singular] an act of considering sth思考;考虑◆We'll be taking a close look at the proposals.我们会认真考虑这些提议。◆We need to take a long hard look at all the facts.我们需要仔细研究所有事实。■deliberation dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃn [uncountable, countable, usually plural] (formal) the process of carefully considering or discussing sth in order to make a decision about it(作决定前的)细想,考虑,商议◆After much deliberation, we have decided to award the title to Springfield College.经过再三考虑,我们决定将此称号授予春田学院。◆The jury's deliberations lasted over five days.陪审团进行了超过五天的认真商议。■reflection [uncountable] (ratherformal) careful thought about sth, sometimes over a long period of time沉思;深思;审慎的思考◆She decided, on reflection, not to take the job.她经过深思熟虑,决定不接受这份工作。◆A period of calm reflection is now needed.现在需要静思一段时间。■meditation ˌmedɪˈteɪʃn [uncountable] (ratherformal) the practice of thinking deeply in silence, especially for religious reasons or in order to make your mind calm冥想,沉思(尤指出于宗教原因或使心绪平和)◆He was deep in meditation and didn't see me come.他正在沉思,没有看到我来。◆More and more people practise meditation on a regular basis.越来越多的人养成定期静思冥想的习惯。■contemplationˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃn; NAmEˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃn [uncountable] (ratherformal) the act of thinking deeply and quietly about sth深思;沉思;静思◆He sat by the window, deep in contemplation.他坐在窗边,陷入沉思。◆The monks dedicate themselves to a life of prayer and contemplation.僧侣过着祈祷和冥思的生活。
新牛津英语同义词词典 - consideration
consideration
noun 1your case needs very careful consideration THOUGHT , deliberation, reflection, contemplation, cogitation, rumination, pondering, meditation, musing, mulling, examination, inspection, scrutiny, analysis, review, discussion; attention, heed, notice, regard.
2his health has to be the prime consideration FACTOR , issue, point, concern, item, matter, element, detail, aspect, facet, feature, determinant.
3it's time for companies to show more consideration for their local communities ATTENTIVENESS , considerateness, thoughtfulness, concern, care, solicitousness, solicitude, mindfulness; kindness, kindliness, understanding, respect, sensitivity, tact, discretion; unselfishness, compassion, sympathy, charity, generosity, benevolence, friendliness. -opposite(s): DISREGARD, THOUGHTLESSNESS.
4perhaps, for a consideration, I might be able to arrange something PAYMENT , fee, premium, remuneration, compensation, recompense, emolument, perquisite; commission, percentage, share, portion, dividend; informal cut, take, whack, slice, slice of the cake, piece of the action. take into considerationthe company must take into consideration a number of factors CONSIDER , give thought to, take into account, allow for, make allowances for, provide for, plan for, make plans for, foresee, anticipate, make provision for, make preparations for, prepare for, accommodate, make concessions for, arrange for, bargain for, reckon with. -opposite(s): IGNORE.